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PROFICIENCY TEST QUESTIONS
2025
PROFICIENCY
COMMITTEE:
Kathy Mitchell, PGM
For best results printing questions COPY QUESTIONS AND PASTE INTO A WORD DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR AN "A" CARD: NEW Secret Work Memorized Attend a School of Instruction in its entirety Landmark #1 RENEWAL: Secret Work Memorized Attend a School of Instruction in its entirety QUESTIONS 1. Who should not use a Ritual Book during the opening or closing of a chapter, nor in the conferring of degrees? (BB, page 135, and page 162) 2. What is the password for the Order of the Eastern Star? (BB, page 136) 3. How many members does it take to demand a roll-call vote on any question? (BB, page 28) 4. What constitutes a quorum for a subordinate chapter? (Ritual, page 164) 5. During the Ritualistic Work, when addressed by the Worthy Matron or Worthy Patron, what should an officer do and in what order? (BB, page 161) 6. Can the Ritual be copied? (BB, page 161) 7. Is it lawful for anyone to correct the Worthy Matron or Worthy Patron in open chapter? (BB, page 121) 8. Explain why we do not give the Salutation Sign to the Bible at chapter open installations or at Arkansas Grand Chapter? (BB, page 179) 9. When must the Sentinel be outside the closed door? (BB, page 163) 10. When is the membership seated after the Bible is presented by the Associate Conductress? (BB, page 168) 11. Who is in charge of proving the Chapter? Explain the (4) bows by the Conductress and Associate Conductress when proving the chapter. Who says “visitor”? Who says “member”? Who says “Sister or Brother”? (BB, pages 172-175) 12. When do we assume the Reverent Attitude? Should an officer ever walk while holding the Reverent Attitude? Demonstrate the Reverent Attitude and the Attitude of Prayer. (Ritual, page 16) 13. Does the Chaplain bow to the Bible either before or after the prayer? (BB, page 163) 14. Can a Worthy Matron cancel a stated meeting of the chapter? (BB, page 115) 15. Can the Ritual be copied? (BB, page 161) 16. The Conductress always offers her right arm with thee (3) exceptions. What are they? (BB, page 183) 17. When and for whom is the Altar to be draped? (BB, page 187) 18. How does the Conductress open the Bible during the opening of the Chapter? How does she close the Bible during the closing of the Chapter? (BB, Pages 177 & 218) 19. Describe how the Marshal picks up and carries the Flag to the East? When do members assume the civilian salute and how long should it be held? (BB, pages 179-180) 20. Before referring a petition to a committee, what should the Worthy Matron do? What happens if there is an objection to receiving a petition? Can a petition be withdrawn? (BB, pages 192-193) 21. How long is the Reverent attitude held after the Obligation? How long do the Conductress, Associate Conductress and new members remain at the Altar after the Obligation? (BB, page 210) 22. Where do the Star Points stand when giving their lecture? How should the Star Point step to secure the emblem and where should she stand while giving instruction on the Emblem? How long should she hold the Emblem? (BB, pages 212-213) 23. When do the officers join hands at the prayer circle during the initiation? When do the officers raise their hands during how are they lowered? (BB, page 214) 24. When is the Installation of Officers of subordinate chapters held? (BB, page 219) Report Corrections to: GP2025
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